New Endowed Chair on Sexuality and Religion Established at Morehouse School of Medicine
The chair is thought to be the only professorial post on sexuality and religion at a U.S. medical school.
Central State University Forms Educational Partnerships With Other Colleges and Universities
The historically Black university has made agreements with Stark State College, Clark State Community College, and Miami University.
Coppin State University to Offer Fully Online Bachelor’s Degree Program in Management
Beginning this September, students can enroll in the online bachelor's degree program in management that was designed in conjunction with Pearson Learning Solutions.
Tuskegee University Breaks Ground on New Science Building
The building is named after the late James Henry Meriwether Henderson, a Tuskegee professor and administrator who spent more than 50 years at the university.
Six HBCUs Awarded Grants From the Howard Hughes Medical Institute
The grants ranging from $800,000 to $1.4 million will assist these schools in their efforts to create more engaging science classes.
South Carolina State University Switches to Four-Day Work Week
By eliminating Friday from the work week, the university hopes to save costs on overhead and utilities.
Three HBCUs Awarded Materials Research Grant Programs From the National Science Foundation
Howard University, Jackson State University, and Norfolk State University will receive five-year grants to conduct materials research and education programs.
Players From HBCUs Ignored in the NFL Draft
In 1994 there were 17 players from HBCUs drafted by National Football League teams. This year there was one.
Virginia State Offers Free College Courses to High School Students
Students will earn both high school credits for taking the courses and if they later enroll at Virginia State, the credits will count toward their college degree.
Lincoln University of Pennsylvania Wins the Nelson Mandela Award
The award is given to individuals and organizations that have promoted freedom in South Africa. In accepting the honor, Lincoln president Robert Jennings confirmed that Lincoln University will open a branch campus in Cape Town, South Africa.
North Carolina Central University to Host Summer Business Academy for Teens
Twenty high school students will spend two weeks on the NCCU campus learning about business operations, visiting area corporations, and participating in other activities in an effort to show them opportunities in the field of business.
Remembering the Tragic Shooting at Jackson State
The tragedy at Kent State is embedded in America's collective memory but another shooting incident 11 days later at historically Black Jackson State University in Mississippi has not received the same level of attention from historians. A new documentary video seeks to fill the void.
Howard University to Offer Two New Degree Programs in Education
There will be a new bachelor's degree program in elementary education and a dual master's degree program in school psychology and counseling services.
Voorhees College Honors Its Founder
Elizabeth Evelyn Wright Menafee was a graduate of Tuskegee University and after moving to South Carolina wanted to start a school modeled after her alma mater.
Bishop Urges Episcopalians to Support Saint Paul’s College in Time of Need
The historically Black college has been on accreditation probation for two years and needs to shore up its financial situation.
Tuskegee University Enters Partnership With the Environmental Protection Agency
Students and faculty will have the opportunity to work with the agency on projects that deal with climate change, biodiversity, sustainable agriculture, urban sprawl, and water reclamation.
Alcorn State University to Offer a Summer Enrichment Program for K-12 Students
The university is partnering with the Children's Defense Fund to operate a six-week Freedom School for K-12 students who live near the university's campus.
Spelman and Morehouse Enter Agreement to Enroll Graduates of KIPP Schools
There are 18 KIPP (Knowledge Is Power Program) high schools across the United States and about two thirds of all KIPP students are African Americans.
Two Alabama HBCUs Form a Partnership
After earning an associate's degree students at J.F. Drake State Technical College will be able to transfer to Oakwood University to pursue a bachelor's degree.
HBCUs Enter Into an Alliance With Universities in Brazil
Participating HBCUs are Hampton University, Howard University, North Carolina A&T State University and Morgan State University.
New Online Archive of the Papers of the Founder of North Carolina Central University
James E. Shepard established the National Religious Training School and Chautauqua for the Colored Race. The first classes were held in 1910.
Two HBCUs Join the Common Application Membership Association
Lincoln University of Pennsylvania and Dillard University join five previous HBCU members that accept the common application.
Xavier University of Louisiana Honored by Catholic Charities USA
The university was presented with the Centennial Medal from Catholic Charities USA for its commitment to racial equality in higher education.
Fisk University Sees the Light at the End of the Tunnel in Long-Running Legal...
The Tennessee Supreme Court has sided with Fisk in its attempt to share its art collection with a museum in Arkansas.
Paine College Suspended from Perkins Loan Program
An audit found that the college did not return unused financial aid money to the federal government for students who dropped out of school during the 2010-11 academic year.
Jackson State University Alumni Donations Set a Record
The campaign started six months ago with the goal of raising $1 million for the university but the goal was more than doubled.
Florida A&M University Opens New Computer Center for the Public
The Center for Public Computing and Workforce Development houses 65 workstations that are available for public use.
North Carolina Central University to Offer Criminal Justice Degree at a Satellite Campus
NCCU has announced plans to offer bachelor's degree program in criminal justice on the campus of Wake Technical Community College in Raleigh.
Tennessee State University Opens New Greenhouse Complex
The teaching and research facility, operated by the College of Agriculture, Human, and Natural Sciences, includes six greenhouses with 18,000 square feet of space.
HBCU Bowling Team Wins National Championship
Of the nine players listed on the roster, five are from Latin America.
Mississippi’s HBCUs Handed a New Recruiting Tool
The state legislature recently passed a bill that would allow public universities in the state to seek a waiver allowing them to offer in-state tuition rates to some students from other states.
Fayetteville State University Seeks to Boost Retention and Graduation Rates of Black Men
The university has set up the Bronco MILE (Male Initiative on Leadership and Excellence).
Spelman College Selected for the Annexstad Family Foundation’s Scholarship Program
Each year for the next 10 years, two Spelman students will receive $25,000 scholarships.
Florida A&M University Enacts New Rules on the Reporting of Hazing
In a related development, a former administrator at FAMU has established an anti-hazing hotline.
New Museum at Edward Waters College
Edward Waters College, the historically Black educational institution in Jacksonville, Florida, has announced the opening of a new African American artifacts museum at the newly renovated Susie E. Tolbert House on campus.
Southern University Enters Partnership With University in Turkey
The two universities will participate in faculty and student exchange programs, joint research activities, and short-term academic programs.
